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Iranian police officer killed in southeast attack
An Iranian police officer has been killed in an attack by unidentified assailants in a volatile region of southeast Iran. Authorities have launched an investigation to identify and apprehend those responsible.
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The officer was attacked in Saravan county within Sistan-Baluchistan province, one of Iran's most restive regions, according to police statements. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation as security forces work to identify the perpetrators.
Sistan-Baluchistan province has long struggled with security challenges, including sporadic militant activity and ethnic tensions. The province borders Pakistan and Afghanistan, areas through which weapons and armed groups have been known to transit.
Police officials said they are intensifying efforts to track down those responsible for the attack. No immediate claims of responsibility have been reported, and authorities have not released additional details about the circumstances of the killing.
The incident adds to ongoing security concerns in the region, where law enforcement personnel face persistent threats. The provincial government has not announced any specific measures in response to the attack.